Jay Shah appointed ACC chairman for third successive term

Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has been reappointed as the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council for the third successive term.

The decision was taken at ACC Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bali, Indonesia on Wednesday.

Shammi Silva, the president of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), proposed Shah’s extension and his proposal was unanimously backed by all ACC members, as stated in a Wednesday press release by the ACC.

 “Under Mr Shah’s visionary leadership, the ACC has achieved significant progress in promoting and developing cricket across the Asian region. Notably, the ACC successfully organized the Asia Cup in T20 format in 2022 and in ODI format in 2023, showcasing Asia’s capability in hosting premier cricket events,” Silva said in a release.

Meanwhile, Shah expressed his gratitude towards the committee after his appointed as ICC chairman for the third successive term.